Adoption information
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About Ruby
Ruby (a staffy cross kelpie, with the emphasis on kelpie) is a very loyal, sociable and sweet-natured dog who is great with children and other dogs. When we first met Ruby, she took to us straight away, like we had been her friend for years.
She needs an active young family who has time to ensure she gets plenty of daily exercise. Ruby loves long walks & the beach. She is medium size and quite strong on a lead - we would suggest a harness when she goes out walking.
She has had basic obedience training and is house trained.
Ruby is also able to perform some tricks including playing fetch, high five, shake hands, sits on command and with constant reminders is able to be taken for walks without being on a lead - in lead free areas, of course.
Ruby barks at lawn mowers - most dogs do! and she doesn't like push bikes either.
Ruby has a short coat which is pretty much maintenance free, apart from a quick brush and a bath when she gets dirty, or after being at the beach.
We are confident Ruby will make a beautiful, devoted family member to the right family and is highly recommended. Ruby will not be permitted to go to a home where she will be kept in a backyard all day - she must have human company around her as much as possible. Ruby is a very intelligent dog and needs mental stimulation to keep her out of mischief. Toys and a Kong filled with treats will amuse her and keep her happy.
If you think Ruby would suit your family needs, please contact PMAWS to make an adoption application.
Medical notes
PLEASE NOTE: PMAWS WILL NOT ADOPT ANY DOG DURING CHRISTMAS! -
Adoption details
The first step is to phone (preferred ) or email Port Macquarie Animal Welfare Service for assessment regarding prospective ownership and pet suitability.
Adoption Application forms must be completed and include a vet reference and photos of yards and fencing. A property inspection will be carried out on properties in the Port Macquarie area.
New dog owners must have a fully secure, fenced yard offering protection from all types of weather, subject to approval by PMAWS.
A 2 week trial period commences on the day of adoption.
All PMAWS dogs & cats are desexed, vaccinated, heart & intestinal wormed, flea & tick treated.
Introducing a Kitten/Cat into a new home (especially where either a dog or cat already lives) can be a difficult challenge. It requires patience, perseverance and supervision.
Once your new kitten/cat arrives home, it should be made to feel safe in its own room - we call this the "sanctuary". \ No other cat or dog should be allowed into this room. The kitten/cat will need bedding, food, water, a view out of a window and somewhere to hide. A good idea in dog and cat families is also a 2 metre tall scratching post, where a kitten/cat can retreat if it needs to.
Keep the kitten/cat in a room for the first few days, then, gradually, using a series of wooden chocks (or similar), open the door slightly to allow paws and noses to meet. It can then be opened further to allow the kitten/cat in and out, but not the older cat or dog in. We recommend that this should be continued for 14 days.
PMAWS urges all owners to keep their cats indoors.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.
